I have some good news. I have two interviews set up. One is for a homeless shelter in Wilmington and the other is with a Hospice that serves Kent County. Although the Kent County job would not be "local," it is close enough for me to commute without having to move (and that is a BIG plus. I am tired of moving!!)
On Wednesday, we were doing "creative" laments, based upon a Psalm. I drew a picture of a gate with a bright light behind it, symbolizing how I have been escorting people to the "pearly gates," but have to leave them there. It also symbolizes my job search and the end of my residency, knowing that God has opened up a door but I can't quite see past it yet. We had to write a poem, and I'll share that poem with you here:
O Holy God, How long must I wait?
My anxious soul needs comforting.
Comfort my soul, Oh God.
This consuming anxiety envelops me
with debilitating anger.
Release my anger, oh God.
For I know that you are powerful
beyond comprehension.
Bring me to a peaceful place
where I can hear the songbirds singing again.
Amen.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
God is always there
I know that God is always there, because God has never let me down. I have perservered, and now I have an interview with a hospice that will not require that I move. The interview is Friday, the 17th, so please pray for me all my friends. Do NOT pray that I get the job. Pray that if this is the door that God is opening, that God's will WILL be done.
God will be with me now and forever.
God will be with me now and forever.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Just another day
Oh my, what a day. This morning I presented my final evaluation. It's hard, but the last of the seminars in this unit is Thursday. We have nothing but clinical time after that. Then we did all the schedules for August and the first part of September.
I'm just so tired. There was another death today - a withdrawal of life support. I was there as her granddaughter was holding her hand and crying as she drew her last breath. It was a tender moment. She was a faithful Christian, so the hope for eternal life was there. The nurse was incredible. In all, I was blessed and honored to share in her journey.
One "bite" during my job search, but unless they can make it full time, I might have to pass. I just can't afford to only work part time. It's starting to get a little scary, so prayers are welcome.
I'm just so tired. There was another death today - a withdrawal of life support. I was there as her granddaughter was holding her hand and crying as she drew her last breath. It was a tender moment. She was a faithful Christian, so the hope for eternal life was there. The nurse was incredible. In all, I was blessed and honored to share in her journey.
One "bite" during my job search, but unless they can make it full time, I might have to pass. I just can't afford to only work part time. It's starting to get a little scary, so prayers are welcome.
Monday, July 6, 2009
More musings
OK, some of you have asked about my grandbaby. Harper Joy just flew by her 9th month and is the world's greatest blessing for her mom and dad (to say nothing of her grandma!) She is now able to stand if she's holding onto something, so I know it won't be long before she is running in a triathalon with her mom or dad. :-)
Here is a picture that was taken back at Thanksgiving. I'm not sure when I will see her again - I have to get my job situation squared away first. I hope that I can see her again soon!!! The summer is getting away from me.
This is a picture of her in her Easter dress.
Here is a picture that was taken back at Thanksgiving. I'm not sure when I will see her again - I have to get my job situation squared away first. I hope that I can see her again soon!!! The summer is getting away from me.
This is a picture of her in her Easter dress.
And just so there is no question about who runs my house and so she won't feel slighted in any way, here is a picture of my Angel.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Hello all,
A great day!! I spent last night at the hospital on-call, so it was a 24 hour shift. Although the pager was nice to me, the bed sure wasn't and I hardly slept. I got up, responded to an emergency and then left to go to church. Normally I would have just gone home to sleep for a while in my easy chair or my own bed, there was a meeting after church that I was required to attend. It turned out to be a real blessing for me. Since this is first Sunday of the month, of course there was communion, but there was also a scripture and message that spoke to me.
After the service, the commitee that is supporting my quest for ordination met. This was the initial meeting and all of them are just great to work with and very supportive of my goals and understand my fears.
Now for the biggest challenge. Labor day is looming in the not too distant future, and I need a job. I have resumes out, and have an alternative that the committee on Church and Ministry is considering. Please, all my family and friends, pray that God opens that door, and soon!!! I know, I need to pray for patience, so please God, give me patience and GIVE IT TO ME NOW!!!!
God's grace and peace to all.
A great day!! I spent last night at the hospital on-call, so it was a 24 hour shift. Although the pager was nice to me, the bed sure wasn't and I hardly slept. I got up, responded to an emergency and then left to go to church. Normally I would have just gone home to sleep for a while in my easy chair or my own bed, there was a meeting after church that I was required to attend. It turned out to be a real blessing for me. Since this is first Sunday of the month, of course there was communion, but there was also a scripture and message that spoke to me.
After the service, the commitee that is supporting my quest for ordination met. This was the initial meeting and all of them are just great to work with and very supportive of my goals and understand my fears.
Now for the biggest challenge. Labor day is looming in the not too distant future, and I need a job. I have resumes out, and have an alternative that the committee on Church and Ministry is considering. Please, all my family and friends, pray that God opens that door, and soon!!! I know, I need to pray for patience, so please God, give me patience and GIVE IT TO ME NOW!!!!
God's grace and peace to all.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
God helps those....
As I ponder where I am to serve in ministry, I am once again facing an end to what I am doing now and wondering where God will lead me next. At times like these, I try to "help myself," by listening to God and searching for the open door. There are times when I just wish that God would lay things out for me so that it would reduce my anxiety, but God just does not seem to want to work that way. It is my lesson in patience, and I trust that God will not let me down, just like I have not been let down by God in the past.
My options are searching for jobs with hospice in this area or taking a church as an intirim minister while they complete their search and call process. The latter is in the hands of the Church and Ministry Committee, so it might not be a viable option.
I just pray every day for God to give me the strength to carry on.
To God be the glory, great things God has done!!!
My options are searching for jobs with hospice in this area or taking a church as an intirim minister while they complete their search and call process. The latter is in the hands of the Church and Ministry Committee, so it might not be a viable option.
I just pray every day for God to give me the strength to carry on.
To God be the glory, great things God has done!!!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)